Nepal News Evening Briefing | Friday, April 24, 2026
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah pledges humane relocation of flood-prone squatter settlements in Kathmandu amid government plans to clear unauthorized areas. Police are increasing surveillance and conducting raids as authorities prepare temporary shelters for displaced families. Human Rights Commission urges proper identification before eviction.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah commits to relocating vulnerable riverbank squatter settlements in Kathmandu due to flood risks.
- Police fired shots during a drug raid in Sankhu, injuring one suspect and recovering a pistol.
- Kathmandu Valley Police installed CCTV cameras in squatter areas ahead of government-backed clearance operations.
- An 11-point action plan chaired by Urban Development Minister Sunil Lamsal was finalized for clearing unauthorized settlements.
- The National Human Rights Commission directed the government to identify genuine squatters and provide alternatives before eviction.
